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03/24/2022

March is Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Month

Why is there such a month? Sadly in the US 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. 1 in 160 end in stillbirth. And a subsequent pregnancy is common for women within the first year following a loss.

Pregnancy after loss can be a time filled with hope, but also grief and worry too. It adds another layer to the experiences that come with being pregnant. Acknowledging the different journeys these mamas are on and supporting them is important. If you're one of them, be gentle with yourself. It's okay to feel all the feels.

If you'd like, share with us your angel baby and/or rainbow baby. We'll celebrate and honor them. ❤️

03/12/2022

If they sell it as an ‘emergency’ (or even time sensitive), yet send you home to come back “when there’s a room available”— is it really an emergency?
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I’m not saying inductions can’t be scheduled— Im saying don’t sell them as emergencies then also say “we’ve scheduled you for three days from now”
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We smell the lie and it’s a bad look for everyone involved.
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This is the same as if they say it’s time sensitive that your induction happens, yet they “can’t get you on the books” for a few days. This is called scheduling for convenience, not medical necessity.
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NAME A SINGLE HOSPITAL THAT COULDN’T GET A PATIENT IN IF IT WERE A REAL EMERGENCY. Even just one??? You can’t. Because it doesn’t exist. If they truly couldn’t get you in, they’d urgently transfer care to somewhere that could— not tell you to “enjoy your last weekend being pregnant”
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This is what medical coercion on L&D units looks like— sneaky, sly, and riddled in fear based care! Be alert, be aware! Be confident in sniffing out the 💩💩

02/19/2022

Parents who feed with formula- please be aware of this recall!!

09/14/2021

These experiences are valid.

Some friends and I were talking about this the other day and I had wanted to share it and then this comic came across my feed just now.

I didn't "bond" immediately with my first baby. I knew logically that I loved her and would do anything for her, but I never felt that MOMENT that new moms feel.

That's okay! We have a great relationship today, nineteen years later! ❤️

Some parents have traumatic births and that can make bonding hard. In my case, I think it's something to do with the way my neurodivergent brain handles object permanence (like, no exaggeration, after my second child was born I literally said "oh! A baby!" Lol like I didn't know for nine months that I was expecting one).

Regardless of what contributes to your personal experience- you are not a bad parent for not bonding immediately. Meeting a new human is a LOT to take in. ❤️❤️❤️

Also some babies just look weird 🤣🤣🤣 (those are my favorite babies ftr ❤️)

Image credit Loryn Brantz Books and Illustration

(When I use my own language I do my best to use inclusive language to help trans dads or enby parents know they are welcomed and supported here. ❤️ I did not create this image, however, and do not feel comfortable changing someone else's art. Please do not go *attack* the artist! I know my folx won't, but gotta say it anyway)

Image shows cartoon drawing of two new parents holding newborns. The first looks happy and says "I now know the feeling of true love" and the other says "nice to meet you ...small alien raisin". Above the two images it says "both reactions to motherhood [Parenthood] are normal"

09/03/2021

What an incredible resource! In this day and age, 👏🏻 it's 👏🏻 about 👏🏻 time!

08/31/2021

Walcher’s: Open The Brim is a technique when labor contractions are close and strong but baby is high and not yet in the pelvis.⁣
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Why? Walcher’s position will allow contractions to engage a baby that is high, not really in the pelvis yet. The baby may be stuck at the brim or inlet of the pelvis.⁣
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Though this technique is effective to help a baby engage it is intense on the lower back for most people. A few people love this position, but most don’t. Try the following first:⁣
• 10 contractions with Abdominal Lift and Tuck for someone who can stand ⁣
• 5 posterior pelvic tilts on one side and 5 on the other for someone in bed⁣

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3DtSHsx
(📷: T.marie Photography, Wichita Photographer + Doula)⁣⁣

08/04/2021

We support birth at any gestation.

07/01/2021

We're year long allies!

Pride month may be coming to an end but that doesn't mean my allyship is. 🌈❤️
I will always work to be more inclusive, less judgemental, and open to all types of families. I will support families no matter what they look, and I'll always be honored to support any kind of birth.
Love is love. And love is all you need. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

06/30/2021

Yes!

"When necessary, nursing children will be able to accompany athletes," Tokyo Olympics organizers said Wednesday, making an exception to strict COVID policies